Approvals and Compliance
Concept to completion and beyond
At e2m, our team assists clients with the approvals process, offering strategic guidance, risk assessments, and documentation to support project approvals and ongoing compliance.
We operate within State and Commonwealth frameworks, combining ecological expertise with planning and approvals knowledge to provide balanced, practical solutions.
From initial project planning to post-approval monitoring, we offer support to ensure compliance, manage risks, and facilitate successful project outcomes.
Key Capabilities
We provide strategic guidance, delivery of impact assessments and documentation to deliver project approvals and compliance. Working across State and Commonwealth frameworks, our team delivers practical solutions - supporting clients from project planning and securing environmental approvals, through to post-approval compliance.
Early stage advice to support project definitions and to identify optimal approvals pathways to minimise project delivery risk.
Preparation of impact assessment documentation, including the technical studies, to support the successful delivery of approvals under Local, State and Commonwealth approvals frameworks.
Providing guidance and advice to projects at all stages of delivery to maximise compliance and understanding on how regulatory changes impact projects.
Establishing compliance frameworks and delivering ongoing monitoring, audits, reporting and approvals amendments.
Our skilled auditors provide comprehensive, actionable insights into systems, operations, and on-ground controls, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice standards.
Approvals Strategy
Early stage support to support project definitions and to identify optimal approvals pathways to minimise project deliver risk.
Impact Assesment and Permitting
Preparation of impact assessment documentations, including the technical studies, to support the sucessful delivery of approvals under local, state and commonwealth approvals frameworks.
Regulatory Compliance Advice
Providing guidance and advice to projects at all stages of delivery. To maximise compliance and understanding on how regulatory changes impact projects.
Post Approvals Management and Compliance Support
Supporting our clients in establishing compliance frameworks and delivering ongoing monitoring, audits, reporting and approvals amendments.
Independent Environmental Audits
Supporting our clients in establishing compliance frameworks and delivering ongoing monitoring, audits, reporting and approvals amendments.
Our skilled auditors provide comprehensive, actionable insights into your systems, operations, and on-ground controls, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice standards.
How e2m Adds Value
Deep Expertise, Seamless Collaboration
Known for our collaborative approach, we act as an extension of our clients’ teams—bringing together regulators, stakeholders, and communities to deliver lasting results.
Balanced Outcomes Focus
We support our clients in achieving their project goals while maintaining environmental integrity. Our work promotes ecological stewardship alongside regulatory compliance.
End-to-end Lifecycle Support
We’re Queensland’s largest team of ecologists, combining approvals, ecology, and GIS expertise. Our cross-disciplinary approach ensures end-to-end visibility, confidence, and control.
Regulatory Confidence
Our team has a strong track record in approvals under State and Commonwealth legislation, from initial strategy to securing permits and managing compliance.
Our Projects
Approvals and Compliance Projects in Practice
Our team delivers practical solutions – supporting clients from project planning and securing environmental approvals, through to post-approval compliance.
Meet the Experts
Our Approvals and Compliance Leaders
Susan Lodge
Principal Approvals Consultant
Kirk Robertson
Principal Approvals Consultant
Michael Carr
Senior Compliance Consultant
Jade Nearhos
Senior Approvals Consultant
Laura Shobbrook
Senior Approvals Consultant
